Optoro signs strategic alliance with UPS

Optoro signs strategic alliance with UPS



Optoro, the leading platform for returned and excess inventory, has closed a $30 million Series D funding round. The round included participation from new investor and alliance partner UPS, as well as additional financing from existing investors Revoluti

Descartes acquires Datamyne to expand its content solutions

Descartes acquires Datamyne to expand its content solutions



Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce via the Global Logistics Network (GLN), has acquired Datamyne, a leading provider of cloud-based trade data content solutions for customers to analyse import and export trade activity.

Paul Coutts to join Singapore Post as Group chief executive

Paul Coutts to join Singapore Post as Group chief executive



Singapore Post (SingPost) has appointed Paul William Coutts to the position of Group chief executive officer, and as a non-independent director of the SingPost Board effective June 1, 2017.Simon Israel, chairman of

Air Transport Services Group appoints David Soaper as new president of airline subsidiary ABX Air

Air Transport Services Group appoints David Soaper as new president of airline subsidiary ABX Air



John Starkovich will retire as president of ABX Air, an airline subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group (ATSG). David Soaper will take over the role from February 1, 2017.

Biddings begin for the second cargo operator’s license at King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh

Biddings begin for the second cargo operator’s license at King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh



Riyadh Airports Company (RAC) has announced the start of the bidding for the second cargo operator’s license at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. The bidding process for the license comes within the effort of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and Riyadh Airports Company to improve the level of services, open the door for foreign investments and achieve the Kingdom Vision 2030, all in an effort to upgrade the services at the Kingdom’s airports.

K Line sues APL Logistics for spreading false bankruptcy rumours

K Line sues APL Logistics for spreading false bankruptcy rumours



Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has filed a lawsuit against Singapore-based APL Logistics with a claim that its employees had falsely spread information that the Japanese shipping line was on the verge of bankruptcy.

Nippon Express launches fastest consolidated air cargo service to Mexico

Nippon Express launches fastest consolidated air cargo service to Mexico



Expanding its ‘Mexican Eagle Liner’ series of consolidated air cargo services from Japan to Mexico, Nippon Express has launched its ‘Mexican Eagle Liner Midnight Express’ a high-speed service product offering the air cargo transpo

DP World increases stake in Pusan Newport Company

DP World increases stake in Pusan Newport Company



DP World has acquired an additional 23.94 percent stake in Pusan Newport Company (PNC) in South Korea from Samsung Corporation & Subsidiaries. With this, DP World’s holding in PNC has increased to 66.03 percent. The terms of the transaction, however, remain undisclosed.

Sabre Corporation announces senior management changes

Sabre Corporation announces senior management changes



Sabre Corporation has announced the appointment of Sean Menke as president, CEO and a member of Sabre’s board with effect from December 31, 2016.  Menke will succeed Tom Klein, who has served as president, CEO and board member since 2013. Furt

Sabre, HNA Aviation Group expand strategic technology agreement

Sabre, HNA Aviation Group expand strategic technology agreement



Sabre Corporation has inked a deal with HNA Aviation Group to provide its airlines with software that will help create more revenue opportunities while making operations efficient. The technology service provider will play a significant role in helping the airlines navigate the highly complex operating environments that are seen in China and the global aviation landscape.

Nippon Express launches ‘Global Logistics Innovation Centre’ in Singapore to cater to global non-Japanese companies

Nippon Express launches ‘Global Logistics Innovation Centre’ in Singapore to cater to global non-Japanese companies



Nippon Express’ South Asia and Oceania arm has established a new specialised unit called Global Logistics Innovation Centre (GLIC). The new unit has already begun business and aims to conduct market research and business development to cater to glo

Jacques Vandermeiren to take over as CEO for Antwerp Port Authority

Jacques Vandermeiren to take over as CEO for Antwerp Port Authority



Jacques Vandermeiren is set to join the executive committee of Antwerp Port Authority as chief executive officer and president. Until January 2015, Vandermeiren was CEO and president of the executive committee of the network operator Elia, a listed company, where he held various management positions since joining it in 2001. Vandermeirenwill assume the role with effect from January 1, 2017.

Port of Antwerp ends 2016 with record 214 million tonnes of freight

Port of Antwerp ends 2016 with record 214 million tonnes of freight



The port of Antwerp will close 2016 with a projected record volume of over 214 million tonnes of freight handled. Making another record, the shipping container volume has risen above 10 million TEU for the first time in the history of the port. Liquid bulk has also witnessed a year-on-year expansion with an estimated volume of nearly 70 million tonnes.

T’way Air appoints Asia Airfreight Terminal as cargo ground handling agent in Hong Kong

T’way Air appoints Asia Airfreight Terminal as cargo ground handling agent in Hong Kong



Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) has been appointed by T’way Air as their cargo ground handling agent in Hong Kong.  T’way Air has commenced three weekly passenger services between Hong Kong and Daegu South Korea using B737-800 aircraft si

DSV facility in South Africa gets first TAPA accreditation

DSV facility in South Africa gets first TAPA accreditation



DSV’s South African warehouse in Gauteng received its first TAPA (Technology Asset Protection Association) approval in its first attempt.“Now we can offer our customers a comprehensively secured location with highly qualified personnel, said Barbara Matthee, sales director, DSV.

Turhan Ozen joins Turkish as Chief Cargo Officer

Turhan Ozen joins Turkish as Chief Cargo Officer



Turkish Cargo recently appointed Turhan Ozen as its new Chief Cargo Officer. Ozen moved in from CEVA Logistics where he was the Managing Director for the Middle East and North Africa region. The new appointment, according to the Turkish carrier, demonstrates the rising importance of air cargo business in the aviation sector and within Turkish Airlines. It is also parallel to the brand growth. Ozen assumed the new role with effect from December 12.

UPS to deliver 1.3 million returns packages to retailers on National Returns Day

UPS to deliver 1.3 million returns packages to retailers on National Returns Day



Record ecommerce sales this holiday season has led to yet another record with shoppers returning packages back to retailers, said United Parcel Service in a statement. On National Returns Day, UPS expects returns to reach a new peak on January 5.

Airbus strengthens its 3D Printing collaboration with Arconic

Airbus strengthens its 3D Printing collaboration with Arconic



Arconic, a global technology, engineering and advanced manufacturing leader, has entered into two agreements to supply Airbus 3D printed metal parts for the airplane maker’s commercial aircraft.

BOC Aviation orders five new A320 aircraft

BOC Aviation orders five new A320 aircraft



BOC Aviation has ordered five new Airbus A320-200 aircraft, all of which are scheduled for delivery in 2017. The order reflects continued demand among our customers for these single-aisle aircraft, which remain amongst the world’s most popular and efficient.

Etihad Airways and Tanzania's Precision Air unveil codeshare agreement

Etihad Airways and Tanzania's Precision Air unveil codeshare agreement



Under the new codeshare agreement, Etihad Airways will place its EY code on Precision Air flights between Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro, Mwanza, Mtwara, Nairobi, Zanzibar, Pemba, and between Nairobi and Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar.

Lufthansa takes delivery of its first A350 aircraft

Lufthansa takes delivery of its first A350 aircraft



Lufthansa has taken delivery of its first A350 XWB, the world’s newest and most efficient twin engine widebody airliner. The aircraft is the first of 25 A350-900s that Lufthansa has on order.

Iran Air signs agreement for 100 aircraft with Airbus

Iran Air signs agreement for 100 aircraft with Airbus



Iran Air considers this agreement an important step towards a stronger international presence in civil aviation. We hope this success signals to the world that the commercial goals of Iran and its counterparts are better achieved with international cooperation and collaboration,” said Farhad Parvaresh, Iran Air.

Wilken Bormann to be next CEO Lufthansa Hub München

Wilken Bormann to be next CEO Lufthansa Hub München



Wilken Bormann will take over as chief executive officer of Lufthansa Hub München in the first quarter of 2017. In this role, Bormann will be responsible for the commercial management and ongoing development of the second-largest hub of the Lufthansa Group, as well as for operations.

Port of Long Beach gives green signal to MSC to take control of Port’s largest terminal

Port of Long Beach gives green signal to MSC to take control of Port’s largest terminal



The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has given the go ahead to the move by a subsidiary of Mediterranean Shipping, one of the world’s largest vessel operators, to take over sole control of the long-term lease of the Port’s 381-acre Pier T container terminal.

SpiceJet implements Swiss Aircraft Maintenance

SpiceJet implements Swiss Aircraft Maintenance



Swiss-AS has announced a new business relationship with India’s low cost carrier SpiceJet regarding the Swiss Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering System AMOS.

Some members of the SpiceJet technical department staff are already familiar with AMOS, which helped the airline not only during the evaluation phase, but will also be beneficial in the future implementation process.

SIA Engineering Company and Moog to form joint venture

SIA Engineering Company and Moog to form joint venture



SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) has entered into a JV agreement with Moog to establish a joint venture to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services for Moog’s products, which include components on flight control systems for new-generation aircraft, such as the Boeing 787 and the Airbus A350.

Bombardier delivers first CRJ200 Special Freighter aircraft

Bombardier delivers first CRJ200 Special Freighter aircraft



Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has delivered the first CRJ200 Special Freighter (CRJ200SF) aircraft to launch operator Gulf & Caribbean Cargo, Dba IFL Group (IFL Group) of Waterford, Michigan.

UPS completes acquisition of Marken

UPS completes acquisition of Marken



Logistics giant UPS has completed the acquisition of Marken, a global provider of supply chain solutions to the life sciences industry and leader in clinical trials material storage

New UK sales team for Antonov Airlines

New UK sales team for Antonov Airlines



After the Antonov Company and Volga-Dnepr Airlines announced to cease the operations of Ruslan International, their An-124-100 joint venture company, the airline has appointed a team of UK sales professionals to lead the global sales activities for its f

Boeing delivers 500th787 Dreamliner

Boeing delivers 500th787 Dreamliner



Boeing delivered a 787-8 to Avianca this week, thus hitting the 500-mark in terms of deliveries. Marking a major milestone in the programme’s history, this has been the fastest commercial twin-aisle airplane.

Air Canada, Cathay Pacific join hands for codeshare, reciprocal mileage accrual, redemption benefits

Air Canada, Cathay Pacific join hands for codeshare, reciprocal mileage accrual, redemption benefits



Cathay Pacific and Air Canada have finalized a strategic cooperation agreement that will enhance travel services for Cathay Pacific customers when travelling within Canada and for Air Canada customers travelling via Hong Kong to Southeast Asian countries

Russia’s S7 Airlines joins the E-Jets operators’ family

Russia’s S7 Airlines joins the E-Jets operators’ family



Embraer has announced that S7 Airlines will be the first operator of the E170 in the country. This comes just weeks after receiving the Type Certificates from the Russian authoriti

United takes delivery of newest Boeing 777

United takes delivery of newest Boeing 777



United Airlines and United Express operate an average of 5,000 flights a day to 336 airports across six continents. In 2015, United and United Express operated more than 1.5 million flights carrying more than 140 million customers.

Qatar Airways Cargo expands its freighter network in the Americas

Qatar Airways Cargo expands its freighter network in the Americas



Qatar Airways Cargo will launch freighter operations to four new destinations in the Americas, starting February 2, 2017. The Boeing 777 freighter will fly twice a week to the Sout

American Airlines Cargo transports priceless art to Hong Kong

American Airlines Cargo transports priceless art to Hong Kong



American Airlines Cargo has safely delivered more than 3,000 pounds (1,500 kilograms) of priceless artifacts belonging to the Kinsey African American Art and History Collection from Los Angeles (LAX) to Hong Kong (HKG).

Atlantic Airways takes delivery of its first Airbus A320

Atlantic Airways takes delivery of its first Airbus A320



Atlantic Airways, the national carrier of the Faroe Islands, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 as part of its plan to increase capacity, becoming Airbus’ newest operator of the type.

Ethiopian Airlines will start services to Jakarta

Ethiopian Airlines will start services to Jakarta



Africa based airline Ethiopian Airlines will start services to Jakarta, Indonesia, in June 2017 and the route will be operated with the ultra-modern Boeing 787-

Halifax Stanfield builds cargo pad to meet lobster exports demand

Halifax Stanfield builds cargo pad to meet lobster exports demand



Halifax Stanfield has built a new 17,000 square metre cargo pad for freighters that will be transporting millions of dollars worth Nova Scotia seafood this holiday season.A new cargo pad is now complete to accommodat

Kerry Logistics takes over Bofill

Kerry Logistics takes over Bofill



Kerry Logistics has announced the takeover of the freight forwarding businesses of Bofill & Arnan, SA, one of Spain’s most established Customs broker and freight forwarding companies, as part of its global development strategy.

DB Schenker picks Volga-Dnepr’s cargo supermarket solution to deliver ball valves from Perth to Milan

DB Schenker picks Volga-Dnepr’s cargo supermarket solution to deliver ball valves from Perth to Milan



DB Schenker was the latest global logistics company to take advantage of Volga-Dnepr Group’s ‘Cargo Supermarket’ service offering when it needed to deliver two ball valves from Australia to Italy for maintenance work.

Emirates SkyCargo expands freighter network to Fort Lauderdale

Emirates SkyCargo expands freighter network to Fort Lauderdale



Emirates SkyCargo has added another destination in the United States with the launch of new daily service to Fort Lauderdale, Florida from December 15, 2016. This is Emirates SkyCargo’s 13th destination in the United States and its second in Florid

Port of Long Beach November container volumes lag behind brisk 2015 figures

Port of Long Beach November container volumes lag behind brisk 2015 figures



Port of Long Beach has witnessed 13.8 percent decrease in container traffic in November compared to the same month last year.  Shifting alliance routes and the Hanjin bankruptcy continued to affect

Ethiopian will start direct, non-stop services to Singapore

Ethiopian will start direct, non-stop services to Singapore



African based airline Ethiopian Airlines will start a direct and non-stop service to Singapore as of June 2017. The route will be operated with the ultra-modern

Emirates adds Morocco in North Africa to its network

Emirates adds Morocco in North Africa to its network



Emirates will operate the first ever commercial Airbus A380 flight to Morocco in North Africa, when it takes the iconic double decker aircraft to Casablanca on March 26, 2017.The airline’s flagship aircraft, wh

Qatar Airways launches non-stop flights to Tbilisi

Qatar Airways launches non-stop flights to Tbilisi



Qatar Airways has launched new direct flights from Doha to Tbilisi, increasing travel options to and from Georgia, while enhancing overall journey times.

Halifax Stanfield builds cargo pad to meet lobster exports demand

Halifax Stanfield builds cargo pad to meet lobster exports demand



Halifax Stanfield has built a new 17,000 square metre cargo pad for freighters that will be transporting millions of dollars worth Nova Scotia seafood this holiday season.A new cargo pad is now complete to accommodat

GEODIS signs new contract with PETROFAC

GEODIS signs new contract with PETROFAC



GEODIS has signed a new contract with PETROFAC for the transportation of oil production modules weighing up to 4,500 tonnes from several origins in Asia to Abu Dhabi.The Industrial Projects specialists of

Cargo iQ welcomes Worldwide Flight Services to its Board

Cargo iQ welcomes Worldwide Flight Services to its Board



Cargo iQ, IATA interest group with the mission of creating and implementing quality standards for the worldwide air cargo industry, welcomes Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to its Board.

Heathrow lands best November on record

Heathrow lands best November on record



Heathrow has witnessed 4.4 percent growth in cargo volumes in the month of November. Cargo growth was particularly strong to fast-growing markets in the Middle East, East Asia and Latin America (China up 10.6 percent, Turkey up 10.4 percent, Mexico up 7.

Hong Kong Airport sees strong growth in cargo volume in November

Hong Kong Airport sees strong growth in cargo volume in November



Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has experienced strong growth in cargo throughput in November. Cargo volume rose 7.1 percent year on year to 436,000 tonnes during the month, setting a new record.